I discovered I had a mild case of ICR of my right condyle that must've occurred briefly in my early teens during orthodontics. Good news, it's been inactive since then and I'm 29. Will fillers in my affected side potentially increase the risk of resorption? I would love to '"correct" the asymmetry.
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Answer: Potential Risks of Dermal Fillers on Mandibular Bone Health: An Overview
Hello!Thank you for sharing your photos and detailed background.
In your case, while fillers can provide a temporary improvement, a surgical approach would offer more long-term, natural results.A cheek lift (midface lift) would be ideal to address the nasolabial folds by repositioning the...
Hello!Thank you for sharing your photos and explanation.
The shadows you are noticing are likely related to volume loss in the midface and perioral area rather than true overprojection of your mouth. To correct this, I would recommend treatment with PLLA-based fillersThese fillers stimulates...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. Dermal fillers are ideal for restoring volume in areas where it has been lost due to aging, such as the cheeks, under the eyes (tear troughs),...